Holly Black

I don't feel prolific. I feel like I'm plodding along. Each day you sit down, and you hope that you get your work done.

The problem with faerie gifts is that they always come with a price, which is why they are made by the desperate and the foolish.

I read 'Sabella or The Blood Stone' by Tanith Lee, which was hugely influential to me. I love Tanith's writing. She's just really lyrical, beautiful use of language.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.